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Title: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: Turtledoves on May 13, 2014, 10:01:11 AM

Hi, this bird was sold to me as Murano (Barbini Poli, though I took no notice of that). I just think he's lovely. He is 10.5cm (about 4.5 inches) high, sitting on a clear base. I think he may be in part uranium glass, cased in clear. His colour is orange fading to pale yellow in halogen light, and yellow/orange to green, in sunlight. (See pictures) His tail is solid, with a central rib. There is no signature or label. I've been to the Murano Zoo and I wonder if anyone could advise me on a possible maker. I'm guessing Livio Seguso as a possible, but your guess is better than mine. Thanks

Title: Re: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: chopin-liszt on May 13, 2014, 02:18:04 PM

Hi, I'm afraid I really can't make out the colours, because of the wooden background.
Is there any chance of some pics taken on a plain white background?
A sheet of paper, a pillowcase or sheet... just something plain and white.

Title: Re: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: petet63 on May 14, 2014, 04:16:03 PM

No help but had to say ...I love it ! 

Title: Re: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: Turtledoves on May 15, 2014, 07:02:38 AM

Please see latest pic (on white background) thanks.

Title: Re: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: wolkenreb on May 16, 2014, 07:56:49 PM

Sorry, can't help, but it's lovely. A real birdy-looking bird. Hope you find an ID.

Title: Re: Yellow Murano? bird- ideas about a maker?
Post by: Turtledoves on May 19, 2014, 05:42:42 AM

Thanks all, have found another on ebay, also unsigned, but without such a pretty profile, so I'm letting it go. Thanks again for your responses. Perhaps Elio Raffaeli? I notice a pink bird in the Murano Zoo seems to have the same kind of tail. What do you think? cheers.